Press and Publications

During last week’s Somos conference, Gregory J Morris sat down with Darren Bloch, CEO and Executive Director of Greenwich House and NYCETC Board Member to discuss workforce development and the sector’s strong presence at Somos. Gregory J Morris, NYCETC: Tell our readers more about your background and your focus in the past few years at […]

As part of our series on each of the five strategic levers included in the Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: The Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint, Gregory J Morris sat down with Laurie R. Dien, Vice President/Executive Director for Programs, The Pinkerton Foundation. Gregory J Morris, NYCETC:  What do you think about metrics as a funder? […]

As part of our series on each of the five strategic levers included in the Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: The Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint, Gregory J Morris sat down with Adria Powell, President/CEO of Cooperative Home Care Associates (CHCA), NYC Workforce Development Board Chair, and member of the Future of Workers Task […]

Op-ed by Michelle Jackson, HSC and Gregory J Morris, NYCETC

NYCETC was a contributor to the latest Center for an Urban Future report.

NYCETC and members contributed to this NYT feature.

For Workforce Development Month, we will feature our thoughts and analysis on each of the five strategic levers included in the Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: The Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint. Our first feature focuses on Lever: Expand and Diversify Apprenticeships. Check your inbox each Friday for the next feature. What it is […]

This interview covers the Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint’s “Expand and Diversify Apprenticeships” lever.

This feature focuses on the Skills Mapping Academy in partnership with SkyHive and how A.I. is positioned to revolutionize workforce development.

Thank you to the JobsFirstNYC team for contributing this feature on their two-day convening, Adapting to the Future of Work.

This week, Gregory J Morris, CEO of NYCETC sat down with New York City Council Member, Althea Stevens to discuss critical issues impacting youth and our community.

Watch our recorded information sessions, and apply by 5 pm EST on August 30, 2023.

Among the approximately $107 billion in spending in the FY24 budget, there are some funding commitments that add capacity to current workforce development programs and advance the system-building agenda articulated in the just-released Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: Future of Workers Task Force Blueprint. The additions are strongly oriented toward serving students and young adults, continuing the […]

On Wednesday, June 28th, NYCETC with the support of Google hosted a Tech Bridge Summit at the Google Learning Hub with more than 40 attendees including public and private partners, funders, talent development and training organizations, and many of the key intermediaries. The summit represented a step toward two goals:  New York City’s tech ecosystem […]

NYN Media’s coverage of the 2023 NYCETC Conference.

Op-ed by Michelle Jackson, HSC and Gregory J Morris, NYCETC

NYCETC and members contributed to this NYT feature.

1010 WINS includes Greg Morris speaking in support of work authorization for new arrivals.

Gregory J. Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment & Training Coalition joins Open Tuesday host Kibin Alleyne to discuss the massive cuts to workforce development, specifically with re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated.

Greg Morris, the CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition, joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” to discuss the budget.

Gregory J Morris and NYCETC members share their thoughts about the NYC True Cost of Living report.

The Doe Fund’s welding training program and NYCETC featured on NY1

On The Brian Lehrer Show, NYCETC is named as a partner helping to connect New Yorkers to green economy training opportunities

Grants Provided to 5 NYCETC Member Organizations Focused on Growing and Sustaining An Equitable and Inclusive Tech Training Ecosystem through Promising Practice and Partnership

In response to the news that Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer will take on an expanded portfolio to include Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Development, NYCETC released the following statement

NYCETC released the following statement in response to Mayor Adams’ executive budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024

The new NYCETC Board Members represent workforce development providers equalizing access to employment in growing industries, providing professional networks, and offering dynamic training opportunities to New Yorkers devastated by the pandemic downturn.

NEW YORK (March 21, 2023) — Today, the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) released a report alongside the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School (CNYCA), and the Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI) with recommendations for rebuilding the New York City workforce post-pandemic.

Commitment from Google Announced at New York City Employment and Training Coalition Annual Conference For Workforce Providers, Partners Mayor Eric Adams, City Council Members, Labor Leaders and Others Spoke To More Than 500 Attendees In Support of Stronger Workforce, Economic Development Policies CLICK HERE TO VIEW CONFERENCE VIDEOS New York, NY – (Oct. 19, 2022) […]

Morris Brings More Than Two Decades of Experience to New Role Leading the Largest City-Based Workforce Development Association in the United States New York, NY – (Oct. 6, 2022) — Today, the New York City Employment and Training Coalition announced Gregory J. Morris as Chief Executive Officer of the largest city-based workforce development association in […]

Report from NYC Employment and Training Coalition, Workforce Professionals Training Institute and the Center for New York City Affairs Follows Recent Commitments From City Leaders to Support Workforce Community Read the full report New York, NY – (September 1, 2022) — Local organizations connecting New Yorkers to the skills and training they need for better-paying […]

The NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative Blueprint outlines recommendations and priorities centered on economic development, workforce development, and affordable housing Read the Full NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative’s Blueprint Read the NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative’s Blueprint Executive Summary NEW YORK, NY – (August 11, 2021) — Today, a diverse group of emerging New York City leaders committed […]

Since the start of the pandemic, New York City’s workforce development organizations are seeing anincrease in demand due to unemployment and job loss despite seeing a decrease in City and State funding 2020 saw the worst single-year NYC job decline since the 1930s; NYC jobs are 14 percent below pre-pandemic levels, more than double the […]

Six nonprofit industry leaders will serve on NYCETC’s Board of Directors to shape and lead the future of inclusive workforce development in New York NEW YORK, NY – (February 22, 2021) – The New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), the nation’s largest city-based membership association for the workforce development industry, has announced six […]

NYCETC, ANHD, and RPA selected a 20-person steering committee representative of the diversity of New York City to develop a plan for the future of economic development, talent development, and affordable housing NEW YORK, NY – (February 8, 2021) – The NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative (NYCIGI), a coalition formed by the New York City Employment […]

New coalition will develop a plan for equitable recovery with a focus on economic development, workforce training, and affordable housing NYCETC, ANHD, and RPA will select a 15-person steering committee representative of the diversity of New York City to develop an agenda for inclusive economic growth NEW YORK, NY – (November 16, 2020) – The […]

New York, NY (September 15, 2020) – Today, the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) announced the formation of the NYC Workforce Business Council, NYCETC’s business advisory council. Thanks to an investment from JPMorgan Chase, the Council will serve the critical function of ensuring NYC’s workforce development sector is industry informed. Chaired by […]